Poha is one of the most popular street foods of Madhya Pradesh. Especially in Indore and Bhopal, people like to start the day with Poha-Jalebi. Being light, tasty and healthy, this breakfast is now being liked a lot in homes also. If you have never made real Indori Poha at home, then know its easy recipe.
Ingredients to make Indori Poha
- 2 cups thick poha
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 2 green chillies
- some peanuts
- Curry leaf
- rye
- Turmeric
- salt as per taste
- a little bit of sugar
- green coriander
- Lemon
- Sev and pomegranate seeds for garnish
Prepare Indori Poha like this
First of all, wash the poha lightly with water and filter it. Keep in mind that the poha should not be too wet. Now add turmeric, salt and a little sugar to it and keep it for a few minutes.
After this, heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chillies and peanuts and fry them. Then add onion and cook until it turns light pink.
Now put the prepared poha in the pan and mix gently. Let it cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes so that the spices mix well.
Special taste of Indori style
The special identity of Indori Poha is its topping. Add sev, pomegranate seeds, green coriander and lemon juice over the prepared poha. If you want, you can also serve Jalebi along with it.
Why is Poha liked?
According to experts, Poha is considered a light and easily digestible breakfast. It uses less oil and is also seen as a healthy breakfast option.
Indori Poha, which can be prepared quickly in the morning rush, is considered to be a great combination of both taste and health. Now you too can enjoy this famous street food at home.
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